Acts 12:20

James Moffatt - New Testament

As there was a bitter feud between him and the inhabitants of Tyre and Sidon, they waited on him unanimously, and after conciliating the royal chamberlain Blastus they made overtures for peace, as their country depended for its food-supply upon the royal territory.

Cross References

Luke 16:8

Well, the master praised the dishonest factor for looking ahead; for the children of this world look further ahead in dealing with their own generation than the children of Light.

Acts 12:21

On a stated day Herod arrayed himself in royal robes, took his seat on the dais, and proceeded to harangue them.

Acts 21:3

After sighting Cyprus and leaving it on our left, we sailed for Syria, landing at Tyre, where the ship was to unload her cargo.

Acts 21:7

By sailing from Tyre to Ptolemais we completed our voyage; we saluted the brothers, spent a day with them,